What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Balerno?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Balerno is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Balerno?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Balerno is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Balerno?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Balerno. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Lovedale Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Balerno?

The distance between Hamilton and Balerno is 49 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Balerno without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Balerno without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £14 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Balerno?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Hamilton to Balerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Balerno bus from?

Hamilton to Balerno bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where does the Hamilton to Balerno bus arrive?

Hamilton to Balerno bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Balerno?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Balerno is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Hamilton to Balerno.

Where can I stay near Balerno?

There are 2420+ hotels available in Balerno.

Hamilton to Balerno - 6 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Balerno by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Balerno High Schoolbus 44 / ...
1h 35m
£15–56
Drive 33.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Balernocar 33.5 mi
50 min
£9–12
Bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Lovedale Roadbus N44 / ...
2h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Balernotaxi 33.5 mi
50 min
£70–90
Bus, line 44 bus via Portland Park
1. Take the bus from Portland Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Lovedale Roadbus N44 / ...
2h 27m
Line 266 bus, train, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus 266
2. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Lovedale Roadbus N44 / ...
2h 50m

Hamilton to Balerno by train and bus

58Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Balerno, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Lovedale Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 2h 20m.

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